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Chicago Road Test Route Map 01 (Mock)
2.13 miles
Length5.00 mins
Duration1 / 11
Route No.| # | Instruction | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head north-west on N Elston Ave towards N Lieb Ave | 0.11 miles | 27 sec |
| 2 | Head north-west on N Elston Ave towards N Lynch Ave | 0.50 miles | 1 min 29 sec |
| 3 | Turn left onto N Central Ave | 0.03 miles | 13 sec |
| 4 | Head south on N Central Ave towards W Bryn Mawr Ave | 0.12 miles | 30 sec |
| 5 | Turn left onto W Bryn Mawr Ave | 0.05 miles | 21 sec |
| 6 | Head east on W Bryn Mawr Ave towards N Luna Ave | 0.16 miles | 31 sec |
| 7 | Turn right onto N Elston Ave | 0.09 miles | 17 sec |
| 8 | Head south-east on N Elston Ave towards N Lynch Ave | 0.23 miles | 39 sec |
| 9 | Head south-east on N Elston Ave towards N Lieb Ave | 0.05 miles | 14 sec |
Note: This sample route is illustrative and may not reflect the actual test routes used by the DMV. Always check the roads and directions to ensure they are safe and legal to drive. Accurate Chicago routes are available on the app.
Route breakdown
- Total steps:
- 9
- Total distance:
- 2.13 miles
- Estimated time:
- 5 mins
- Left turns:
- 2
- Right turns:
- 1
- Straight segments:
- 6
- Residential segments:
- 9
- Main road segments:
- 0
- Longest single segment:
- 0.50 miles
Route difficulty
Still a light route overall, but includes a few extra turns or slightly busier sections.
Key roads
- N Elston Ave – The dominant road on this mock route which sets the tone immediately upon leaving the SOS. It’s wide, busy, and multi-lane, so focus on your lane choice, maintaining a steady speed, and positioning as you progress.
- N Central Ave – A short but important transition road taking you South. Your turn from the main arterial road onto N Central Ave will be monitored, so signal clealry, reduce your speed, and maintain good driving techinique throughout.
- W Bryn Mawr Ave – A classic Chicago east–west connector with at least 5 intersections. Treat each junction individually, scanning for traffic joining and making safe, steady progress.
- N Elston Ave (return section) – For a second time you'll join Elston Ave travelling South East back to the SOS. Your examiner will look for the same level of confidence as the outbound leg here, so maintain your good driving habits right until you pull-up and turn the engine off.
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★★★★★North Elston Ave SOS
5401 North Elston Ave.
Chicago
IL 60630
Phone: (312) 793-1010
Directions by car:
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Directions on foot: Google Steetview
Test Routes: 11 | Mock Tests: 11
Services Offered
- REAL ID
- First-Time Driver's Licence
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- State Identification Cards
- Instruction Permits
- Knowledge Test
- Road Skills Test
- Temporary Visitor Driver's Licence (TVDL)
- CDL Renewal and Vision Screening
- Driving Record Requests
- Alternate Testing Services
A dedicated Chicago North Annex adjacent to the main facility specifically handles increased road testing demand. Driving tests finish 30 minutes before closing or at sunset, whichever is earlier, and unsafe conditions will trigger cancellations.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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